Louisiana angler Dave Cavell and Skipper Smith of Missisippi were in the first boat to launch today.

Photo: Greg Huff

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Oklahoma angler Bo Middleton makes last-minute bait adjustments.

Photo: Greg Huff

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Middleton caught Day 1’s biggest bass, a 5-pound, 8-ounce smallmouth.

Photo: Greg Huff

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Before launching, anglers removed their caps and stood at attention facing the American flag, which was flying from Capt. Tom Benton’s Tow Boat U.S. vessel.

Photo: Greg Huff

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And here’s a view from Capt. Tom’s Tow Boat U.S. vessel.

Photo: Greg Huff

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As seen from the Tow Boat U.S. lead boat, Dave Cavell and Skipper Smith lead the procession to blast off onto Lake Eufaula.

Photo: Greg Huff

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A cloudy sky awaited the anglers on the morning of Day 3. Rain is expected.

Photo: Greg Huff

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Tow Boat U.S. Capt. Tom Benton has led the Central Divisional takeoff procession all three days.

Photo: Greg Huff

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Benton has plenty of electronics to refer to.

Photo: Greg Huff

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Oklahoma angler and 2013 national championship contender Brandon Pedigo is all excited as he waits on his co angler for the day for his chance to "go and knock their lights out" as he puts it on the 3rd and final day of the Central Divisional at Lake Eufaula.

Photo: Mike Myers

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The skies over Lake Eufaula look peaceful now but a major storm system is forecasted to be moving in soon.The host team Oklahoma are wishing all the anglers stay safe today.